Pleasant/ˈpleznt/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Social Interactions Use 'pleasant' to describe enjoyable social events or conversations. The party was pleasant, with lots of friendly chat. Pro Tip 2/3Unplanned Enjoyment 'Pleasant' often implies a nice surprise or something better than expected. I had a pleasant surprise when the book arrived early. Pro Tip 3/3Moderate Praise 'Pleasant' is not overly enthusiastic; it expresses moderate satisfaction. The meal was pleasant but not outstanding.